Why do percussionists struggle so much with sight-reading on mallet instruments compared to other band instruments? It’s simple really—distance! There…
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Beginner Band
Band Hall -oween
Looking for a fun Halloween-Themed activity that still reinforces concepts? Here’s an idea! You will need helpers at each station…
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Motivate your High Achieving Band Students with Select Band
If you are looking for a new way to challenge your top band students, select band is a fun, motivational…
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Ideas for Teaching the Parts of the Instruments
The beginning of the year in band is a busy time and often overwhelming for both directors and students. Many…
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Tips for Teaching Rhythm in Beginning Band
Do you have a game plan for teaching rhythm to your beginning band students? We have found that having specific,…
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Teaching Beginners Conducting Gestures
How do you teach beginners what your conducting means? During my 29 years of being a band director, I have…
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